Maddy summaryThis bill amends state laws to allow county officials, such as sheriffs and clerks, to accept electronic payments like credit and debit cards for various county expenses, including fines and fees. The legislation requires local boards of county commissioners to adopt resolutions specifying which officials and fees can accept these payments, along with rules for any convenience fees and penalties for failed transactions. To implement this system, counties must solicit proposals from financial institutions and processors, with the county treasurer acting as an administrative agent to manage the process unless they decline the role. Ultimately, the bill aims to modernize how individuals pay debts to county offices by expanding the accepted methods beyond cash and checks.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a constitutional amendment to Ohio that would cap annual property tax increases for individual property owners at four percent. The limit is calculated based on the previous year's tax bill plus the lower of the actual inflation rate or four percent, ensuring taxes do not rise faster than these benchmarks. The measure includes specific exceptions for situations like property division, the loss of tax exemptions, or new construction, while also prohibiting government entities from creating fees or special jurisdictions to bypass the cap. If passed by voters, the amendment would allow taxpayers to sue for enforcement, with courts instructed to rule in favor of the taxpayer when doubts exist and to award legal fees to successful plaintiffs.
Maddy summaryHB 424 modifies the state's sales and use tax laws to clarify how delivery network services are taxed. The bill updates the legal definition of a "sale" to explicitly include various modern services such as electronic data processing, satellite broadcasting, and specific types of transportation. These changes aim to ensure that businesses providing these services are subject to the same tax rules as those selling physical goods. The legislation applies to a wide range of entities, including corporations, partnerships, and individuals, without changing the overall tax rate.